Colorado River State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not postedThu–Sun 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(928) 329-0471
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Colorado River State Historic Park is a historic site in Yuma County, about 10 miles northeast of Somerton.
The park supports historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Thu–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Summer hours June 1-September 30 Thursday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Seasonal hours October 1-May 31 Tuesday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (exhibits) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (gift shop)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adults (14+) | $10 |
| Youth (ages 7-13) | $7 · child |
| Children (ages 6 and younger) | Free |
Official wording
Adults (14+): $10.00 Youth (ages 7-13): $7.00 Children (ages 6 and younger): Free
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
No pets allowed within the park. • No pets allowed within the park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and tours
Trails
Picnic Areas/Trail
Picnic tables are placed throughout the park for visitor use. The park has two group day use picnic shelters. A paved path from the park leads to a loop hike along the Lower Colorado River. An accessibility assessment from Tucson Access Trails is available.
Accessibility
This park has modern, accessible restrooms.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
- No pets allowed within the park.
- No open drinks or food allowed within the park buildings.
- No smoking inside the buildings or within 20 feet of any building entrance.
- No damaging or removing artifacts, rocks, vegetation, or any public property.
- No bicycles, skateboards, or recreational scooters allowed within the park.
- No touching or sitting on any of the park exhibits without permission from park staff.
- Place all trash within the trash receptacles.
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Getting there
- Address
- 201 N. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364 - Nearest town
- Somerton — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.7274, -114.6227
- Phone
- (928) 329-0471
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology